HolidayCity.com Runs with Champions at Singapore Marathon
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on: November 30, 2009, 11:11 am
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HolidayCity.com
Industry: Travel
Kuala Lumpur – The best of the best endurance runners in the
world would make a beeline for Singapore come 6 December 2009 to
participate in the world-class Singapore Marathon. The event, held on
the first Sunday of the month, would see an astounding 50,000 runners
hitting the pavement for a chance to grab a total of the US$193,900
prize purse. Participants come from as far as Kenya and Tanzania, the
United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom and many other European
and the neighbouring countries. Last year’s event attracted 2700
runners from over 60 countries, a testament to its international
reputation. It was certainly a great boost for the Singapore hotels
that would have seen good room demand.
Another great turnout is on the card with five categories being offered that ranges
from distances of 750m up to 42.195km. They include the Full Marathon (42km), the
Half Marathon (21km); the 10km - Men’s and Women’s, 10km Team and the 10km
Wheelchair Race. Children are not forgotten with the Kids Dash categories that cater
to those 13 years of age and below. Team spirit is also celebrated with the Team
categories – Men’s and Women’s, which require each team of 4 – 6 runners to complete
a 10km route. Runners can expect a scenic course that is both flat and shaded,
taking them from the Esplanade Bridge, passing by some of Singapore’s historical
sites, the charming East Coast coastal route, the towering skyscrapers of the
Business District of Shenton Way to the finishing line at Padang. The route is
especially great for supporters’ participation with many strategic places to watch
and cheer their favourite runners.
Lee Lai Huat, CEO, HolidayCity.com, remarked, “Last year’s event was full of
excitement and drama for both the runners and spectators alike. The presence of Luke
Kibet, the reigning world champion who went on to win and set a new full marathon
course record was definitely one of the highlights. Who can forget the 160,000
strong supporters who turned out to cheer the runners?” He further said, “There’s no
doubt that the Singapore Marathon would continue to attract world-class athletes and
thousands of running enthusiasts to this small island nation. And we at
HolidayCity.com are happy to bring fantastic savings on room rates and attractive
deals for Singapore accommodation to ensure a great time at the marathon for both
runners and visitors.”
HolidayCity.com offers attractive rates at the following hotels and many others:
Fragrance Hotel Ruby Singapore (2 star)
Starting rate SGD53
Broadway Hotel Singapore (2 star)
Starting rate SGD90
Hotel Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen (3 star)
Starting rate SGD98
Golden Landmark Hotel Singapore (4 star)
Starting rate SGD140
Parkroyal on Kitchener Road Singapore (4 star)
Starting rate SGD110
About HolidayCity.com
HolidayCity.com offers online hotel bookings for more than 20,000 hotels in 900
destinations. Our customers are assured of great rates all year round, broad
accommodation range, easy-to-use websites and friendly customer service 24-7,
together with thousands of hotel reviews from our guests. For more great deals for
Singapore hotels, go to http://www.holidaycity.com/singaporehotels/. Also check out
http://www.holidaycity.com/ for more deals you can’t resist as well as amazing
promotions at http://www.holidaycityeurope.com/.
Contact Details: HCity Sdn Bhd
Cyberview Garden,
Kasawari Ground Floor,
Persiaran Multimedia,
63000 Cyberjaya,
Selangor, Malaysia.
2010
